Time Out says

This one-time pop-up has found a permanent home for its all-day breakfasts, burgers and bakes that mix trans-atlantic trends 'from LA to Tel Aviv via London'

Last year a trendy brunch spot called Bad Egg opened in the City. This one is no relation and doesn’t have much to do with eggs – but it is good, very good.

From the slatted bench that runs round one wall, it’s interesting to sit and contemplate what an efficient job the owners have done with a small space – it’s compact but not packed, stylish but not slavishly so, with an open kitchen, bar, high stools and central service stations all fitted in.

A bit of uncertain service was forgiven on this early-days visit, especially once the food started arriving. ‘Plates’ are Middle Eastern-influenced, a real trend at the moment, but it’s convincing. Preserved lemon and feta came on cocktail sticks in a tapas dish, sprinkled with fiery flaked chilli, an update of that ’70s party-nibble favourite cheddar and pineapple. An Iraqi pita had fried aubergine, chopped egg and mango pickle inside airy bread; best of all was za’atar fried chicken – spicy, crunchy and practically competition for your local Chicken Cottage at £5.50. (Everything’s good value – two of us left full after a couple of drinks each for less than £50.) There are bigger dishes like Persian smoked brisket or whole roast cauliflower with tahini and pomegranate.

It’s open all day, with tempting-looking breakfasts ensuring this little space will before long be full morning to night. In a city where too often a new restaurant opening leaves us scratching our heads wondering ‘What were they thinking?’, Good Egg seems to have cracked it.

Great place to go for brunch especially on a sunny day as there is a little courtyard in the back. Shakshuka reminded me of being back in Israel. The cocktails were a bit strong but tasty. Definitely coming back here again!

Such a stand out cafe in Stoke Newington! Has a great vibe, interesting menu and of course delicious food! Definitely lives up to the hype! Also there was no line around 2pm on a Saturday, walked straight in. Can’t wait to go back to try more!

Absolutely loved my brunch here. One of the best shakshukas I've had to date, and their babka definitely meets the hype. The daily changing flavours mean I am always desperate to walk by and grab a piece when I can, and find out what's just coming out the oven!

The filled pita are pretty great as well. All in all, a fantastic restaurant!

Strolling down Church Street, we came across none other than the Good Egg, which has a reputation for being damn delicious and always having a queue. Except that Saturday- because we walked by at 2 PM and got a seat right away. We shared the small plate set (choose three small plate and get a coffee/bread) and added an extra coffee. The Halloumi is to die for. Same with the aubergine. My only recommendation: come hungrier - and either book a table, or come late to not wait :)

The Good Egg is clearly very popular. Even on a very rainy Wednesday at lunch time it was nearly full. The restaurant is nice but also comfortable with a wooden booth running around half of the room. The other half is an open concept kitchen. There are also little patios out front and back which would be great for when the weather cooperates.

The menu offers so many middle eastern delicacies - it was really difficult to narrow down my order! There were lots of little small plates you could order to make up your meal as well as about eight main sized dishes to choose from. I had the vegetarian pita with egg, fried aubergine, pickles and loads more. It was absolutely delicious and looked beautiful on the plate too. I really need to go back as there were so many other things I would still like to try.

Hotter
& healthier than Ryan Gosling spread on avocado toast. That would be the holy
grail of breakfasting in London so when it comes time to chow down that first
meal of the day, head to Stoke Newington and stake your place at The Good Egg.

Nonchalantly
confident with an understatedly cool exterior, this spot on Stoke Newington
Church Street is having a bit of a moment and deservedly so. The former pop up
is currently one of the tastiest tickets in town and within thirty minutes of a
9am Tuesday morning arrival, every table was full.

Whitewashed
walls are shelved and heavy with preserved lemons, sacks of grain and jars of
amba mango pickle while a slate-grey breakfast bar has platters of freshly
baked apple & custard pastries piled next to babka loaves, thick with
ribbons of chocolate & cinnamon.

I’m
a little bit in love with the menu’s Jewish-Israeli, traditional-modern take on
everything in it; croissants are sweetly flavoured with halva and pitas are
packed with aubergine, chilli’s & pickle.

My
advice is get to the Good Egg soon and get there early. Be prepared to queue at
the weekend but do so in the knowledge that it’s totally worth it…in a sea of
overpriced and oversized breakfast plates that leave you staggering out in
search of a bench and in need of a nap, Egg’s fresh & personal take on
starting the day in Middle Eastern style is a breath of fresh air.

It was delicious and messy. The tahini, egg and aubergine blended so well in the two pitas you are given. The bread does fall apart though so expect a lot of napkins. My friend got this:Shakshuka £9Baked eggs with with tomato and peppers, with preservedlemon yoghurt & sumac and a challah roll. With rare-breedmerguez sausage or halloumi

She said it was a bit of pepper overload (not spicy, just the amount) but I loved it! The halloumi was particularly flavourful in the sauce.

A 40 minute wait to get seated on a Sunday, but well worth it for a tasty brunch in this lovely cafe. On trendy Church Street in Stoke Newington, the Good Egg serves delicious Middle eastern style food and great coffee. Shakshuka was to die for, and with so many scrumptious looking options on the menu, I'm going to be coming back regularly.

This place is super tasty. Had to wait 40 minutes to get in but was worth it. The pork belly breakfast was extravagant but really really good, and nice to have something a little different to the usual brunch options. Friends had the eggs/chorizo which apparently looked better than it tasted. Place has a nice vibe though if your happy to wait to get in!